Internship Downstream Process Development Scientist Jobs in Derby, KS

2027 Internship - Continuous Improvement Leader

Description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of Lean deployment to help to design, analyze, and improve a Continuous Improvement oriented culture. This opportunity enables an individual to grow and innovate while being able to experience a cross-functional work environment and implement new technologies in building world-class aircraft.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lean Manufacturing.
• Through project based work, assist CI team to drive implementation of Lean activities and development of a continuous improvement focused culture.
• Systematically works through operations projects using PDCA/Scientific Method. Reads, interprets, and makes recommendations based upon technical specifications, blueprints, and other technical data available.
• Focuses projects and activities on identification and correction of issues impacting Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost, and People Morale.
• Lean Culture and Operational Behaviors.
• Assist with driving Culture and Behaviors based on Shingo model.
• Assists operations/functional leaders with Lean events.
• Innovation and New Technology. To improve any process:
• Actively participation in the innovation process by providing input regarding new technology
• Assist with Benchmarks and shares best practices across the organization (not limited to new tech).
• Vision/Goals, Strategy, Tactics, and Projects.
• Provide insight for Vision and goals for operations. Participate in the strategy definition, develop tactics and project management.
• Assist with monthly reviews with the multi-disciplinary teams
• Operating Systems
• Support the development of the 5 Process Excellence Operating Systems for SQVCM
• Supports deploying Golden Kaizen Triangle: Standardization, Visual Management, and Standard Management
• Assess/Audit the Lean Journey, Operational Performance, Process Excellence, and Operating Systems

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Sciences
• Technology
• Other related fields

EXPERIENCE:

• Action-oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Good analytics and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks. Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita Job Function: Manufacturing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 10:00:00 PM Job Number: 342746